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Heading for c4-e3-d5 in order to exploit the key square d5.
1...Nd5? 2.Nxd5 exd5 would be a strategical error, since the d5-square could no longer be used by the pieces.
1...Rc8
Now that ...d6-d5 can no longer be arranged, it is difficult for Black to find an active plan.
2.Nc4 Qc6 3.Ne3 a5 4.Rc4
There is no hurry to occupy d5. Geller first reinforces his queenside.
4...Qa6 5.b3 Bb6 6.Rxc8+ Qxc8 7.Ned5 Nxd5 8.Nxd5
Thanks to his great knight, White has a clear advantage.
Schmidt - Dorfman
Polanica Zdroj 1978
Black to move
Preparing the exchange of the main defender of the e4-square, the knight on c3.
2.Qh4
2.a3 Bxc3 3.Bxc3 Ne7 -/+
2...Ne7! 3.Qg5 Nf5
From here the knight can join the battle for the e4-square via d6 or even g3.
4.a3 Bxc3 5.Bxc3 g6 6.Bb4 Ne4 7.Qf4 Nfg3! 8.Qe5 Qd7 9.Rxc8 Rxc8 10.Bxe4 Nxe4 11.Rf1 Qe6! 12.Qxe6 fxe6
Intending Rc2 with an overwhelming advantage.
Timoscenko - Laengl
Seefeld 2003
White to move
Heading for the protected square on e5.
1...Rg7 2.Nd2 Bf7 3.Rde1